Anesco and Limejump to build 185 MW UK storage portfolio
Renewable energy developer Anesco will partner with Limejump – which operates one of Europe’s largest aggregated battery networks – to develop the capacity, which is expected to be online by the end of 2018.
Algeria adopts decree implementing tender for 4 GW of solar
Algeria’s government has published the long-awaited decree implementing the 4 GW solar auction in the country’s official journal. The decree provides more details on the upcoming bid for large-scale PV projects.
BYD inaugurates $47m solar panel factory in Brazil
The fab in the southeastern city of Campinas will boast a 200 MW production capacity once fully operational and will make BYD’s glass-glass modules.
AEG Power Solutions’ insolvency plan unanimously approved
All the creditors will have to provide a restructuring contribution in order to ensure the survival of the company. Once the insolvency plan is approved, the related insolvency proceedings will be closed.
Chilean microgrid provider uses solar-plus-IT to lower bills
Amigo Solar, a Chilean microgrid provider, announced yesterday its collaboration with a digitized billing system that will help it to alter the utility landscape in the Latin American country. The case shows how solar and IT change the electricity market structures.
Solargiga posts $34.7 million net loss in 2016
The Chinese PV manufacturer fell from a 2015 net profit of 16.4 million yuan ($2.4 million) to a net loss of 239.1 million yuan in the year to the end of December 2016.
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NRG begins moving solar, wind O&M in-house
The U.S. power giant shifted 2.5 GW of solar and wind projects to its internal operations and maintenance team in 2016, and is planning on sending another 900 MW in-house this year.
Zambia issues tender for 500 MW of large-scale PV capacity
Zambia’s Industrial Development Corporation Limited (IDC) has issued a Request for Prequalification for the construction of several large-scale solar plants across the country. Selected projects will be developed under the ‘Scaling Solar’ initiative.
Solarex Istanbul: Key takeaways from the Turkish trade show
Solarex Istanbul, the PV trade fair, opened its gates yesterday for the tenth edition of the exhibition. After attracting some 20,000 visitors last year, organizers are optimistic that this year’s attendance will exceed 25,000.
